Eccleston Primary School vs Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 393 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eccleston Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
| Measure | Eccleston Primary School Chorley, North West | Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 2,286 | #737 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #907 of 15,697 | #6095 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | ecclestonprimary.net | www.ecclestonstmarysceprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Eccleston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 58.8).
- •Eccleston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 60%).
- •Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Eccleston Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 148.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eccleston Primary School better than Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Eccleston Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 58.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eccleston Primary School and Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 393 m in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eccleston Primary School: 204. Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eccleston Primary School and Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Eccleston Primary School is 117th of 2,286 and Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 737th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).